9 Fried Egg Recipes That Will Make You Want to Put an Egg on Everything The runny yolk is the perfect vehicle for toast and creates a rich sauce for tacos, salad, fried rice, and more. Close Credit: Carson Downing Fried eggs make everything taste better. Of course, they are the perfect partner for toast—but don't limit them to just breakfast. You can enjoy them morning, noon, or night. Their runny yolks create a rich, golden sauce for everything from tacos and salad to grits and fried rice. Get cracking with these nine fried egg recipes and explore the delicious possibilities of topping a dish with these protein-packed flavor boosters. Martha's One Ingredient That Makes Your Scrambled Eggs Even Better—and It's Already in Your Fridge 01 of 09 Creamy Parmesan Oats with Fried Egg Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo Two classic breakfasts—fried eggs and steel-cut oats—come together to make one satisfying meal. Pickled peppadew peppers contrast with the rich, savory oats and creamy eggs. View Recipe 02 of 09 Parmesan Fried Eggs with Bitter Greens Credit: Ryan Liebe Sure, fried eggs are delicious on their own, but they're really, really good when served with a thin, crispy cracker of grated Parmesan and a side of baby greens, such as kale. View Recipe 03 of 09 Shrimp and Sausage with Cheesy Grits Credit: Jenny Huang For dinner tonight, try this indulgent twist on shrimp and grits. Cherry tomatoes and spicy poblano peppers add a pop of color that contrasts with the monochromatic grits and creamy fried eggs served atop of each bowl. View Recipe 04 of 09 Leek-and-Asparagus Crispy Rice Credit: Ren Fuller Come spring, celebrate the abundance of fresh leeks and asparagus with this rice-based dinner. A fried egg is the perfect topping for each portion—the soft yolk creates a silky sauce for the rice and vegetables. View Recipe 05 of 09 Fried Eggs with Greens and Mushrooms Credit: Johnny Miller For a light lunch or dinner, serve sauteed greens and mushrooms with fried eggs on top. A sage-chile butter adds deep flavor with a kick. View Recipe 06 of 09 Very Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs Credit: Nico Schinco Fried rice is a great anytime meal, and you can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand. The thing that takes it from good to great: a cooked just-to-your-liking fried egg. View Recipe 07 of 09 Charred Tomatoes with Fried Eggs on Garlic Toast Credit: Ryan Liebe Garlic-rubbed toast topped with blistered tomatoes and sunny-side-up eggs makes an irresistible snack any time of day. View Recipe 08 of 09 Fried-Egg-and-Bacon Puff Pastry Squares Top store-bought puff pastry with bacon and eggs, and you've got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next brunch. View Recipe 09 of 09 Charred Tomatoes With Fried Eggs on Garlic Toast Credit: Carson Downing Our charred tomatoes and fried eggs on garlic toast is a restaurant-worthy dish that takes only 15 minutes—and a single skillet—to prepare. It's a quick and easy recipe and sure to become part of your weekly routine. Eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—whenever you need a quick but satisfying meal. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Egg Recipes